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Courtney Soule

Courtney is a longtime Midland resident and enjoys telling the story of the community's evolution. She ran Catalyst Midland as the publication's managing editor from October 2017 through September 2020. Her favorite topics are interesting people, change makers, outdoor recreation and design. Aside from Catalyst, her published work can be found various places including Elephant Journal, Thought Catalog and a number of other websites, papers, menus and the occasional one-liner. 

Courtney Soule's Latest Articles

The Courtyard Mural
Issue Media Group set to launch community-driven publication The Hub

Advancing the Springfield, Ohio, narrative, Issue Media Group set to launch community-driven publication The Hub.

Your neighbor is a developer: Small-scale investments in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Communities benefit from development of all types and sizes, especially with the right tools. Here are a few things in the works to advance the Great Lakes Bay Region. 

Q&A with The H Hotel’s Executive Chef Theo Bawar

Theo Bawar, Executive Chef at The H Hotel, on his favorite ingredients to use, his go-to leftover at home and developing the menu at ONe Eighteen. 

Crafting collaboration: Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom makes final push for 2020 open

A year in the making, Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom is completing the final work to soon offer nano-brewed beer, wine and spirits.

Behind the scenes of the Dow Tennis Classic’s $1.5 million impact on the region

From volunteers, to working with kids and over 80 local partner organizations, take an inside look at the Dow Tennis Classic's impact on the region.

ONe Eighteen opens in Downtown Midland complete with midcentury vibe

After a good few months of renovations, ONe Eighteen opened it's doors in January 2020 for a taste of classic American cuisine with a midcentury feel.

Building 2020 green: Outdoor and green space projects to watch in Midland

From public park updates to the next food truck and gathering spots, here are the outdoor spaces we are watching take shape this year.

Michael Westendorf, Patrick McElgunn and Nic Von Schneider, nominees for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Third annual MYPros Awards highlights community contributors

The third annual MYPros Awards recognized young professionals for their contributions to the community.

A winter guide for all: 18 things to do in Midland to make the most of the season

From snowshoeing, to curling, to photography and more, here is a long list to keep you active and engaged this winter.

Letter from the editor – Thank you for your feedback

Thank you for your thoughtful input on our recent reader survey. Your feedback will help us better serve as a solutions-oriented and community-minded resource.

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